Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Cologne one hour ahead of Lisbon.
Choose from 11 weekly Lisbon Portela Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights. The 06:35 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 20:30.
Leave plenty of time to make your LIS to CGN flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Eurowings is your ticket to exploring Cologne (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Germany!). Check out the direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Eurowings.
With 79.31% of its services landing as planned, Eurowings is the most punctual carrier operating LIS to CGN flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LIS and CGN:
Stansted Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight is £27. A round-trip ticket right now is £94. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LIS to CGN.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LIS to CGN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of all flights leaving Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% land on time at their destination.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near LIS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CGN if you're on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cologne and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is roughly 9 miles from central Cologne. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Cologne in January.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you want to explore Cologne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LIS to CGN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Cologne, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Travel about 300 miles north-east to Berlin to tick off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 220 miles north-east of Cologne. No journey is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
